Comparing Australia with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Australia and South Africa

Is Australia warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Australia is not hotter than South Africa . Australia has an average temperature of 18°C/64°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Australia's hottest month is January, with an average maximum temperature of 29°C/84°F, which is not hotter than South Africa's hottest month (also January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Australia colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Australia is colder than South Africa . Australia has an average minimum temperature of 13°C/55°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Australia's coldest month is June, with an average minimum temperature of 8°C/46°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (also June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Australia have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Australia has more rain than South Africa. Australia has an average annual rainfall of 899mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Australia's wettest month is January, with an average monthly rainfall of 116mm, which is wetter than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Australia and South Africa

How far is Australia from South Africa?

The midpoint of Australia is approximately 6,455 miles (10,389km) east of South Africa.

Is Australia further west than South Africa?

No, Australia is not further west than South Africa.

Is Australia further east than South Africa?

Yes, Australia is further east than South Africa. The midpoint of Australia is further east by approximately 7,077 miles (11,389km).

Is Australia further north than South Africa?

Yes, Australia is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Australia is further north by approximately 365 miles (588km).

Is Australia further south than South Africa?

No, Australia is not further south than South Africa.

Is Australia bigger than South Africa?

Yes, Australia is bigger than South Africa. Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Australia is 6,467,830 km2 (16,751,680 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes Australia 6 times bigger than South Africa.

Is Australia smaller than South Africa?

No, Australia is not smaller than South Africa. Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Australia is 6,467,830 km2 (16,751,680 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes Australia 6 times bigger than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Australia?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 6,455 miles (10,389km) west of Australia.

Is South Africa further west than Australia?

Yes, South Africa is further west than Australia. The midpoint of South Africa is further west by approximately 7,077 miles (11,389km).

Is South Africa further east than Australia?

No, South Africa is not further east than Australia.

Is South Africa further north than Australia?

No, South Africa is not further north than Australia.

Is South Africa further south than Australia?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Australia. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 365 miles (588km).

Is South Africa bigger than Australia?

No, South Africa is smaller than Australia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) which means that South Africa is 6,467,830 km2 (16,751,680 miles2) smaller than Australia.
That makes South Africa 6 times smaller than Australia.

Is South Africa smaller than Australia?

Yes, South Africa is smaller than Australia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Australia has an area of 7,682,300 km2 (19,897,157 miles2) which means that South Africa is 6,467,830 km2 (16,751,680 miles2) smaller than Australia.
That makes South Africa 6 times smaller than Australia.

Compare population information for Australia and South Africa

Is Australia more populated than South Africa?

No, Australia is not more populated than South Africa. Australia has a population of 26,141,369 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Australia has 31,375,296 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Australia 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Australia less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Australia is less populated than South Africa. Australia has a population of 26,141,369 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Australia has 31,375,296 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Australia 2 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Australia?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Australia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Australia has a population of 26,141,369 which means that South Africa has 31,375,296 more people than Australia.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Australia.

Is South Africa less populated than Australia?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Australia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Australia has a population of 26,141,369 which means that South Africa has 31,375,296 more people than Australia.
That makes South Africa 2 times more populated than Australia.

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